//Using variables

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main()
{
int length; //this declares the use of a variable(int) and its name (length)
	length = 7; //assigns the varible(int length) an integer of 7

cout << "The length is ";
cout << length; //no double quotes indicates the call of an (int)eger 
getchar();//added so results can be seen, must press a button on keyboard to exit!
return 0;
}
 